EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:EXLS • US3020811044
28.51 USD
-1.56 (-5.19%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
28.51 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:00:03 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to EXLS. EXLS was compared to 87 industry peers in the IT Services industry. EXLS scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. EXLS is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make EXLS suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- EXLS had positive earnings in the past year.
- EXLS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years EXLS has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years EXLS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- EXLS has a better Return On Assets (13.93%) than 91.95% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of EXLS (25.35%) is better than 88.51% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of EXLS (16.51%) is better than 91.95% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for EXLS is above the industry average of 10.61%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (15.15%) for EXLS is below the current ROIC(16.51%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.93% | ||
| ROE | 25.35% | ||
| ROIC | 16.51% |
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
1.3 Margins
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 11.91%, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.91% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of EXLS has grown nicely.
- EXLS has a Operating Margin of 15.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. EXLS outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- EXLS's Gross Margin of 38.24% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. EXLS outperforms 60.92% of its industry peers.
- EXLS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.91% | ||
| GM | 38.24% |
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- EXLS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for EXLS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, EXLS has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, EXLS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- EXLS has an Altman-Z score of 6.98. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.98, EXLS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.51% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXLS has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.24. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.24, EXLS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- EXLS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.37, EXLS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC9.44%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.91 indicates that EXLS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- EXLS has a Current ratio of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
- EXLS has a Quick Ratio of 2.91. This indicates that EXLS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- EXLS has a Quick ratio of 2.91. This is in the better half of the industry: EXLS outperforms 75.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- EXLS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 20.38%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, EXLS shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 21.93% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 14.43% in the past year. This is quite good.
- The Revenue has been growing by 13.15% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y19.78%
EPS 5Y21.93%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
3.2 Future
- EXLS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 16.52% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, EXLS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 13.00% on average per year.
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
EPS Next 5Y16.52%
Revenue Next Year13.37%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5Y13%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.08 indicates a correct valuation of EXLS.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of EXLS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.64), we can say EXLS is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.74, which indicates a correct valuation of EXLS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of EXLS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: EXLS is cheaper than 68.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- EXLS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- EXLS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. EXLS is cheaper than 70.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, EXLS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of EXLS may justify a higher PE ratio.
- EXLS's earnings are expected to grow with 15.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.69
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for EXLS!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
28.51
-1.56 (-5.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustryIT Services
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners100.86%
Inst Owner Change-0.27%
Ins Owners0.47%
Ins Owner Change15.02%
Market Cap4.48B
Revenue(TTM)2.03B
Net Income(TTM)241.44M
Analysts83.75
Price Target53.53 (87.76%)
Short Float %4.71%
Short Ratio4.46
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.45%
Min EPS beat(2)1.17%
Max EPS beat(2)5.72%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.4%
Min EPS beat(4)1.17%
Max EPS beat(4)6.65%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.61%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)4.27%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)4.96%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.6%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.63%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.45%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.4%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.77%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-0.17%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.08 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.74 | ||
| P/S | 2.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.23 | ||
| P/B | 4.7 | ||
| P/tB | 9.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.19 |
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY6.63%
EPS(NY)2.24
Fwd EY7.85%
FCF(TTM)1.83
FCFY6.4%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY7.56%
SpS12.9
BVpS6.06
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)0.85
PEG (5Y)0.69
Graham Number16.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.93% | ||
| ROE | 25.35% | ||
| ROCE | 21.52% | ||
| ROIC | 16.51% | ||
| ROICexc | 22.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 40.8% | ||
| OM | 15.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 11.91% | ||
| GM | 38.24% | ||
| FCFM | 14.16% |
ROA(3y)11.89%
ROA(5y)10.36%
ROE(3y)20.31%
ROE(5y)17.99%
ROIC(3y)15.15%
ROIC(5y)13.79%
ROICexc(3y)20.61%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)45.95%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)19.75%
ROCE(5y)17.97%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y14.65%
OM growth 3Y0.91%
OM growth 5Y10.78%
PM growth 3Y1.78%
PM growth 5Y9.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.74%
GM growth 5Y2.1%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.96 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 87.75% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 17.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.54% | ||
| Profit Quality | 118.82% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.98 |
F-Score8
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC1.75
Cap/Depr(3y)89.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)85.41%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.98%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.33%
Profit Quality(3y)94.25%
Profit Quality(5y)118.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)20.38%
EPS 3Y19.78%
EPS 5Y21.93%
EPS Q2Q%9.09%
EPS Next Y17.75%
EPS Next 2Y16.09%
EPS Next 3Y15.31%
EPS Next 5Y16.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)14.43%
Revenue growth 3Y17.88%
Revenue growth 5Y13.15%
Sales Q2Q%12.18%
Revenue Next Year13.37%
Revenue Next 2Y12.36%
Revenue Next 3Y11.93%
Revenue Next 5Y13%
EBIT growth 1Y24.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.96%
EBIT growth 5Y25.35%
EBIT Next Year32.93%
EBIT Next 3Y18.45%
EBIT Next 5Y18.15%
FCF growth 1Y100.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.72%
FCF growth 5Y11.62%
OCF growth 1Y71.75%
OCF growth 3Y13.35%
OCF growth 5Y9.78%
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC / EXLS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to EXLS.
What is the valuation status for EXLS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of EXLS stock?
EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of EXLSERVICE HOLDINGS INC (EXLS) is expected to grow by 17.75% in the next year.